Protection Officer

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Protection officer, under the direct supervision of Protection Team Leader, will be responsible for mainstreaming of protection into DRC’s activities at Zero Point – Turkham Specifically, the Protection Officer will regularly map available services to different groups arriving at Zero Point from neighboring countries, and provide signposting during DRC Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) sessions delivered at the Zero Point, so that people know what services are available to them. The Protection Officer will also manage the DRC call center available for people who have no means of communication, to make calls to their relatives to notify them they have arrived in Afghanistan. The Protection Officer will also provide psychological first aid (PFA) to people in distress and assist in referrals of very vulnerable cases to the relevant actor at Zero Point for assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Regularly map available services and inclusion criteria of different agencies at Zero Point; update service signposting as needed based on updated mapping
• Conduct signposting at the end of EORE sessions (initially); train EORE officers to do the signposting at times, while conducting the signposting him/her-self directly as needed and directed by the DRC Officer in Charge of Zero Points operations
• Assist in identification and referral of exceptionally vulnerable cases, to the appropriate actors
• Supervise DRC call centre for people who have lost their phones/have no way of communicating with their relatives, to make calls
• Any other task assigned by Protection Team Leader

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• 2-3 years Working experience with INGOs/NGOs, experience in protection strongly preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities
• A commitment to protecting human rights

Education/qualifications:

• University degree, in law and/or other relevant disciplines
• Familiarity with Afghan laws, culture, and human rights
• Ability to set priorities and show initiative, to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Languages:

• Fluency in Dari and Pashto [ESSENTIAL]. Good knowledge of English is preferred, but not essential.

We Offer:

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form from the below link.

DRC Job Application form link: https://www.acbar.org/Document/8060869251.docx

Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only DRC Job application form will be considering, please do not attached your CVs.

Females are highly encouraged to apply.